Damaged Amalgam Filling with Secondary Decay Case Analysis
Dental Case Analysis: Damaged Amalgam Filling with Possible Secondary Decay
Case Overview
The image shows a posterior molar tooth with an old metallic (amalgam) filling. The restoration appears damaged with visible breakdown at the margins. There are signs suggesting possible secondary decay beneath or around the filling.
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Observed Findings
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Large amalgam (silver) filling on molar
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Marginal gap between filling and natural tooth













